Premier Season 2: What’s Changing

28 January 2025

Counter-Strike’s Premier Season 2 is on the horizon, bringing fresh updates and new opportunities for players and investors alike. Let’s break down what’s changing and how it could impact the CS2 market.

What’s New in Season 2?

Valve has announced several updates for Premier Season 2:

New Medal Rewards

Players who earned a CS Rating in Season 1 will receive a commemorative medal with detailed stats like playtime, CSR graphs and map-specific performance insights.

Season 2 introduces another medal, where the color reflects your highest CS Rating, and the bars show total wins (one bar per 25 wins, up to five).

CS Rating Recalibration

Season 1 ratings will be recalibrated during a one-day Premier downtime. To establish your new rating, you’ll need to win 10 matches at the start of the season.

Map Pool Update

Train is in, and Vertigo is out, shaking up strategies and preferences.

Weapon Balancing

M4A4 Price Drop: A more affordable option for CT-side strategies.

FAMAS Buff: Improved standing and crouching accuracy, with a price reduction.

Market and Skin Investment Impact

Each new Premier season comes with ripple effects on the CS2 economy. Here’s what to expect:

Map Pool Shifts

With Train returning, skins associated with this iconic map could see renewed interest. Popular Train-themed skins might experience a spike in demand as players revisit this classic battlefield.

Medal Collectibility

Season medals are highly sought after by collectors, and their unique designs can influence the value of accounts featuring these items. Players aiming for high CSR ratings may also create a surge in playtime, indirectly boosting case and skin unboxing numbers.

Weapon Skins Market

The M4A4’s reduced price could increase its usage, driving up demand for M4A4 skins. Similarly, the FAMAS buff may encourage players to invest in high-quality FAMAS skins.

Increased Player Activity

The excitement of a new season often attracts more players, leading to increased case unboxings and higher trading activity. This boost in engagement can push up the prices of popular skins and cases.

Final Thoughts

Premier Season 2 brings exciting changes to gameplay and the CS2 economy. Whether you’re grinding for medals or speculating on market shifts, this new season offers plenty of opportunities to engage with Counter-Strike like never before.

Clear your schedule - Season 2 is almost here!